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Nikon 1 AW1 vs Panasonic GF6

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
51
Nikon 1 AW1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
64
Overall
56

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Panasonic GF6 Key Specs

Nikon 1 AW1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 356g - 114 x 72 x 37mm
  • Revealed September 2013
Panasonic GF6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Superseded the Panasonic GF5
  • Replacement is Panasonic GF7
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Nikon 1 AW1 vs Panasonic GF6 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Nikon 1 AW1 vs Panasonic GF6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the 1 AW1 (14MP) and the GF6 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the 1 AW1 (1") and GF6 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The 1 AW1 was unveiled 6 months after the GF6 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 1 AW1 grades versus the GF6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 AW1 over the Panasonic GF6

 1 AW1 GF6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Nikon 1 AW1

 GF6 1 AW1 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon 1 AW1 and Panasonic GF6

 1 AW1 GF6 
IntroducedSeptember 2013April 2013Similar generation
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Panasonic GF6 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 AW1 offers external dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Panasonic GF6 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

Compare the Nikon 1 AW1 vs Panasonic GF6 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the 1 AW1 compared to the GF6.

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Panasonic GF6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 AW1 and GF6 is 86 and 87 respectively.

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Panasonic GF6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Panasonic GF6 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The image here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 AW1 and GF6.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1 AW1 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic GF6 will give you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Panasonic GF6 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 AW1 Portrait photography information
Panasonic GF6 Portrait photography information
59
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
64
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 AW1 Street photography information
Panasonic GF6 Street photography information
67
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
77
screen tilts
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
features focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 AW1 Sports photography details
Panasonic GF6 Sports photography details
59
max frames per second high (60.0 frames per second)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
51
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 AW1 Travel photography info
Panasonic GF6 Travel photography info
63
environment proofing
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
69
features focus via touch
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 AW1 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic GF6 Landscape photography highlights
61
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (14MP)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
67
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 AW1 Vlogging features
Panasonic GF6 Vlogging features
29
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone jack
32
touchscreen enabled
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external mic support
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Nikon 1 AW1 vs Panasonic GF6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 AW1 and Panasonic GF6
 Nikon 1 AW1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon 1 AW1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-09-19 2013-04-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXPEED 3A Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3072 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 160 160
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 135 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Nikon 1 Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 13 107
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 60.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.30 m
Flash options Fill flash, fill w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye w/slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/60 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 240 (400 fps), 320 x 120 (1200 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 1280 x 720p (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 640 x 480 (30/25fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 356 grams (0.78 lbs) 323 grams (0.71 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 72 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 51 54
DXO Color Depth rating 20.2 20.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 10.6
DXO Low light rating 428 622
Other
Battery life 220 pictures 340 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL20 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $0 $326